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18x9 bullits on the front of an 85 with coilovers

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Dean85GT

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I have the chance to trade my 99 cobras for a set of Deep Dish bullitt wheels. The fronts are 18x9 and the backs are 18x10.5. I have a UPR coilover and K member setup in the front and I am wondering if anyone else has any experience running a big tire with coilovers.

I really want bullitt wheels and I think they would look awesome but Ive gotta make em fit half decent.

Heres the front of my car (no motor, body panels just sitting there not lined up)



 

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25thmustang

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The front is questionable with coilovers. I assume you have 17x8s right now? How much room do you have when the car is compressed? That is the ultimate question. The wheels should sit in a similar location as the ones on there now.

The rears are 18x10 and with fox length axles, rolled lips and no quads they fit perfect on my car!
 

Dean85GT

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Its tight behind the tire thats for sure. I probably have half an inch or so. Im thinkin it wont work, especially since if I put a spacer on the front it will cause the tires to stick out
 

25thmustang

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I agree if you have that little room...

I think they sell 18x8s now though? If thats the case, sell the 9s and grab some 8s? Might cost a little more but would look great!
 
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